Software Lead Engineer

Req ID:463459 

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.   

Job Title

EN-FR-03: Software Lead Engineer

Purpose of the Job

He/she manages Software Development resources and activities on the project assigned
He/she is accountable and responsible for the delivery of each software baseline according to the QCD requirements

He/she collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure proper communication and coordination.

He/she provides timely and effective technical solution

Position in the Organisation

Organisation Reporting

Hierarchical: Software Domain Leader (SWDL)

Operational: Train Control Engineer (TCE)           

Network & Links

• Train Control Engineer / Control Engineers
• Verification & Validation Leader       
• Sub-System Engineer (SSE)

Missions
Performance Measurement/KPI’s

• Quality of thedelivery (included sub-contractor delivery):1st time quality rate > 90% (quality rate = modification validated OK / number of modification applied)
• Respect of the delivery planning (included sub-contractor delivery):100% OTD
• Level of application of std Methodologies and Processes for his / her project: 100%
• Continuous improvement  or Return on Experience (RoE) management from previous projects: 0 missing RoE      

Responsibilities
Accountable for:
 

• Delivery of Train Software module and integration of the module, according to his / her Engineering Work Package.
• Deployment and application of Train Control & Information Solutions development procedures, processes & design rules on his / her project.
• Ensuring proper management and traceability of the hardware and software configuration - including design tools - (producing the release notes)
• Ensure that the content of the baselines, of the release or delivery notes and of the Software Reference versions identifications are in conformity with the release.
• Maintaining and Controlling KPIs for the project and reporting to S/W Domain Leader.
• Accountable for Software Validation

             
Responsible for:

• Monitoring, Controlling and consolidating the software development work-package. As such Organizes, leads the work package reviews for the project he/she is in charge, Manages the Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan, Reports the target to project Train Control work package owner.
• Integration of Software Modules with various modules within TCMS subsystem like MPU, DDU etc & in-charge of Configuration management for TCMS Software activities.
• Ensuring the overall performance of executable code loaded on target, for the project that he / she is leading.
• Initiating and following-up with action plans to solve issues and/or improve results in projects.
• Establishing and sharing Return on Experience of his/her activities with Domain Leader and proposing improvements on Software Development process and tools defined by Domain Leader.
• Integration of software modules with various modules within TCMS subsystem like DDU, MPU etc.
• Contributing to the Generation of Quality Plan.
• Managing Sub-contractors.
• He/she is member of CCB meetings.

  
Job Specifications
Knowledge & Experience

• Hands-on development experience of software phases like requirement gathering, software development, hardware-software integration etc (minimum of 12 years' experience).
• Experience in leading complete product life-cycle of at least 3 projects (minimum of 4 years’ experience)
• Experience in developing in IEC61131-3 (FBD, ST and SFC) software or using model-based development tools like ControlBuild, MATLAB / Simulink etc.
• Familiarity with real-time, distributed controllers and their functioning.
• Knowledge of real time network protocols like MVB, CIP, TRDP, Ethernet, CAN, RS232, RS485 etc
• Managing work packages for sub-contractors.

 
Team size

• Functional reports: he/she manages about 5 persons

 
Innovation

• Continuous improvement of software development techniques to optimise available computing resources

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.  We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.